Total births
1,751
Boys' name · since 1967
Jerrad
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 1,751 babies named Jerrad, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,751
- total births
- 1967–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Jerrad sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,751 recorded since 1967.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jerrad has been recorded 1,751 times among boys since 1967, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2019.
- 1,751 total births
- 1967–2019 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,751 boys have been named Jerrad since 1967, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2019.
- 1,751
- total births
- 1967–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Jerrad was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
103 babies were named Jerrad in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Jerrad's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jerrad's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 31% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 69%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2011, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 103, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jerrad at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Jerrad popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2019
- Peak year (1985)
- 103
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Jerrad by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jerrad's strongest decade.
786 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Jerrad births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 32
1960s
32 births
- 1970s
1970s
385 births
- 1980s
1980s
786 births
- 1990s
1990s
431 births
- 2000s 96
2000s
96 births
- 2010s 21
2010s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 786 births (45% of all-time use).
How Jerrad compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jerrad's total volume
Jerrad vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jerrad by state
Where Jerrad concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 167 | 9.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 107 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 30 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Oregon | | 20 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 17 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Florida | | 11 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 11 | 0.6% |
| #8 | New York | | 10 | 0.6% |
California share of Jerrad's total US births 9.5%
Even split
167 of 1,751 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Jerrad appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jerrad? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 1,751 babies named Jerrad. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 103 births.
When was Jerrad most popular? ▼
Jerrad was most popular in the 1980s decade with 786 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Jerrad most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jerrad are California (167 births), Texas (107 births), Oklahoma (30 births).
How long has the name Jerrad been used? ▼
Records for Jerrad go back to 1967, giving 53 years of history through 2019.
What names are similar to Jerrad? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jerry, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jerome, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jerrad's data
- Jerrad's decade-level peak was the 1980s (786 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jerrads (167 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jerrad
Nearby Names Like Jerrad
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jerrad
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Jeremy Boy
#266 446,425 births
Jeremiah Boy
#93 225,674 births
Jerome Boy
#1321 161,234 births
Jermaine Boy
#1475 42,027 births
Compare Jerrad side by side: Jerrad vs Jerry Jerrad vs Jeremy Jerrad vs Jeremiah
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1967–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jerrad: Baby Name Since 1967 - 1,751 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jerrad. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jerrad draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.